Ampay

Ampay^[1] is a 5,235-metre-high (17,175 ft)^[1] mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, on the border of the districts of Abancay, Huanipaca and Tamburco. The mountain lies in the Ampay National Sanctuary.

Elevation5,236 m (17,178 ft)

Coordinates13°33′34″S 72°55′59″W

LocationPeru, Apurímac Region

Parent rangeAndes

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Ampay
Ampay (in the background on the left) as seen from Usphaqucha
Highest point
Elevation	5,236 m (17,178 ft)
Coordinates	13°33′34″S 72°55′59″W
Geography
Ampay Peru
Location	Peru, Apurímac Region
Parent range	Andes

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An intermittent stream named Q'illu Yakuyuq (Quechua for "the one with yellow water", also spelled Ceelloyacuyoc) originates west of the mountain. It flows to the northwest.^[1]